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Van specialist MGA launches
Pukka aims to achieve £30m GWP in first year and says its telematics app product will be distributed via brokers.
InsurTech Futures: Investment in InsurTech sees 237% hike
Insurance more collaborative than banking, according to Accenture.
Market moves: Big moves for brokers
It was a fantastically busy past few weeks for people moves in the insurance market. From regulators to networks, from insurers to MGAs there was no shortage of developments. However, it was the broker market that stole the show.
Government looking at a Flood Re style for SMEs, says Cameron
Prime Minister confirms government is looking at a flood insurance solution for small businesses.
Expertise from A-Z - Personal injury reform: Brave new world?
Claims management companies are to come under the remit of the Financial Conduct Authority. What effect will this have on the sector?
Video: Expertise from A-Z with Sarah Mallaby
As regulation of claims management companies is relinquished by Government and handed to the Financial Conduct Authority, what lies ahead for insurance companies?
Expertise from A-Z - Personal injury reform: Shaking up the compensation culture
Three years after reforms, the underlying problems with the compensation system are still prevalent. What can be done to provide tangible change?
Unite union “strongly opposes” RSA redundancy pay proposals
Insurer consulting on halving payouts for staff employed before April 2013.
GI firms pass stress test
PRA writes to general insurance CEOs with results of stress testing in run up to Solvency II and firms are described as “resilient”.
RSA plans to halve redundancy payouts for staff
Proposal affects staff employed before April 2013.
Regional review: Mersey upbeat
Despite the lack of insurer offices and recruitment difficulties, brokers in Liverpool are positive about the local market and the North West in general
Video: Aviva upgrades high-net-worth dvision
Aviva, which insures one in four UK homes, has relaunched its high net worth division to offer brokers a dedicated and bespoke expert underwriting service for this growing group of customers.
Broker Direct awarded chartered insurer status
Company hails staff’s achievement in qualification process.
Video: In Focus - What risks do your construction clients face?
In this video, Aviva's Jonathan Smith talks to Sian Barton.
Markerstudy reorganises retail division as Russell Bence leaves
Managing director Bence leaves after seven years with the company.
New Allianz structure is about making brokers’ lives better, says Jon Dye
UK CEO confirms insurer will do everything it can to find roles for 170 staff affected by proposal to withdraw from direct home and motor.
InsurTech Futures: Start-ups ready to disrupt the market
LV, Allianz and Admiral among backers of Startupbootcamp's 2016 InsurTech program.
Mike Rogers to step down as CEO of LV
Rogers will continue to lead the business for the rest of 2016.
Allianz restructure puts 170 jobs at risk
Insurer set to withdraw from direct home and motor markets in the UK.
FCA and PRA to strengthen decision-making processes
Regulators have published consultation paper to address transparency and effectiveness.
Markel restructures wholesale business
Insurer reduces number of divisions to three.
Axa calls for end to 'mudslinging' in Flood Re debate
David Williams urges the industry to grab a "huge opportunity".
Broking Break: Shakespeare style
As the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death approaches Ageas takes us through the playwright and poet's non-standard household insurance needs.
Covéa Insurance's pre-tax profit falls by 26% to £15.7m
The provider's financial results for 2015 show that GWP and COR improved.